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Provide advice on the effects of wheel and tyre combinations

Provide advice on the effects of wheel and tyre combinations

Unit of competency
National Code
AURLTJ004
State Code
AXC38
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to provide advice to customers regarding specific non-standard wheel and tyre combinations that could affect the ride and handling characteristics of their vehicle. It involves confirming customer needs, analysing technical needs and options, providing advice on compliance with Australian Design Rules, recommending best options for wheel and tyre combinations, and completing workplace processes and documentation.It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The wheel and tyre combinations include those for light vehicles, including four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, light commercial vehicles or motorsport vehicles.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm customer requirement
  • 1.1 Customer is consulted to determine required wheel and tyre combinations
  • 1.2 Alternative wheel and tyre combinations are discussed and confirmed with customer as required
  • 1.3 Specifications of proposed or actual wheel and tyre combinations are clarified with customer
2. Locate and confirm data to inform technical opinion
  • 2.1 Technical product personnel from wheel and tyre manufacturers are consulted as required to obtain technical information and advice
  • 2.2 Compliance of wheel and tyre combinations with Australian Design Rules is confirmed and reported according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Proposed or actual combinations are confirmed if they contravene Australian Design Rules and reported according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Colleagues are consulted for technical knowledge and experience as necessary
3. Recommend wheel and tyre options that meet customer requirements
  • 3.1 Effects of wheel and tyre combinations on vehicle performance, handling and comfort are discussed with customer
  • 3.2 Advice on suitability of wheel and tyre combination is provided and discussed with customer
  • 3.3 Options that meet customer needs are developed according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Where wheel and tyre combination does not comply with Australian Design Rules, implications are discussed with customer
  • 3.5 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF240 AURLTJ3004 Provide advice on the effects of wheel and tyre combinations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCL26 AURLTJ104 Provide advice on the effects of light vehicle wheel and tyre combinations Unit of competency